New contract with MiCTA means a wide variety of educational and government entities will be assured of high-quality network and communications solutions for a competitive price
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Dec. 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Windstream Enterprise (WE), a leading provider of advanced network and communications solutions, announced that MiCTA has selected it as an Approved National Vendor for network and communications solutions available to all MiCTA members across the United States. MiCTA, a non-profit national group purchasing organization, selected the company after a thorough Request for Proposal review.
“Windstream Enterprise is thrilled to be chosen by MiCTA as a source to support network and communications solutions for its membership,” said Desi Stoops, vice president of state government and transport sales at Windstream Enterprise. “Our years of experience with various public sector and non-profit entities along with our nationwide local and long-haul fiber network and our proprietary cloud core network architecture enable us to provide a robust portfolio of solutions tailored to meet customers’ diverse needs.”
As an Approved Vendor for network and communications solutions, Windstream Enterprise can provide MiCTA members with a streamlined approach to the acquisition of network and communications solutions by identifying their requirements and negotiating source signal contracts for Integrated Network Security, Access, and Business Continuity Solutions.
MiCTA’s Chief Executive Officer Tim von Hoff said, “MiCTA is pleased to award the Approved National status and Master Service Agreement to Windstream Enterprise. Their solutions will provide the essential implementation planning for MiCTA members as they move forward with network and communications solutions.”
Windstream Enterprise solutions include its SD-WAN Concierge™, OfficeSuite UC® and UCaaS/CCaaS offerings, Cloud Connect and industry-leading Wi-Fi solutions. It also offers a range of complementary network and communications solutions including professional services, integrated network security, and access, transport and business continuity solutions including Wavelength Services with Optical Encryption, Ethernet and Fixed Wireless that are collectively designed to help businesses increase productivity, improve ROI and win. More at windstreamenterprise.com.
About Windstream
Windstream Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: WIN), a FORTUNE 500 company, is a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions. Windstream provides data networking, core transport, security, unified communications and managed services to mid-market, enterprise and wholesale customers across the U.S. The company also offers broadband, entertainment and security services for consumers and small and medium-sized businesses primarily in rural areas in 18 states. Services are delivered over multiple network platforms including a nationwide IP network, our proprietary cloud core architecture and on a local and long-haul fiber network spanning approximately 150,000 miles. Additional information is available at windstream.com or windstreamenterprise.com. Please visit our newsroom at news.windstream.com or follow us on Twitter at @WindstreamBiz.
About MiCTA
MiCTA represents thousands of higher education, K-12, healthcare, library, governmental and charitable entities. Nationally, MiCTA seeks to resolve common voice, video and data issues, provide helpful information, participate in legislative and regulatory telecom advocacy, and negotiate discounted purchase contracts for telecommunications and technology services for its members. To learn more visit: www.mictatech.org
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